CardioQuip, LLC recalls CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater 1000(i), Refrigeration Module, Model: MCH-10RMS, UDI: (01)00860000846127 used with he…

Recall date

June 24, 2021

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0069-2022

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

CardioQuip, LLC

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, PA, FL, CA, HI, SC, OH, AK, NY, IL, AR, WI, MI, AL, KS, NJ, GA, AZ, KY, MS, TN, LA, DE, MA, VA, CO, NE, NC, NH, ME, WV, PA, MO, MN, IN, CT, NH, NV, UT and the country of Venezuela.

Why it was recalled

There is the potential bacterial including Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) to grow in the water system of heater-cooler devices which could result in contaminated water potentially aerosolized into the operating room during surgery which could result in patient infection.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater 1000(i), Refrigeration Module, Model: MCH-10RMS, UDI: (01)00860000846127 used with heat exchange devices.